Some sprinkles around the city earlier in the week were enough to tip the scales in favor of lifting the closure. People were out in force on Saturday on foot and on wheels to enjoy some moderate temperatures and some sights that they'd missed over the long hot summer.

While the re-opening was good news for recreation, it could be reversed if the drought gets worse.

The rain that allowed for the re-opening, however, is not enough for farmers who will see their irrigation season end on Sunday -- two months earlier than normal.